222 Compliance Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Alexander Lloyd are partnered with a well established Legal firm based in the heart of Leeds, who are looking for an experienced Compliance Specialist to work from the office just 3 days per week following probation!

About the Role:

We are look for a a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance & Risk Specialist to join and establish a small team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional to play a key role in shaping and enhancing risk, governance, and ESG frameworks while supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Compliance to develop and implement the department's business plan.
• Lead the risk review process, including quarterly assessments, emerging risk identification, and coordination of Risk Committee meetings.
• Maintain the enterprise risk management system and support the production of board-level reporting.
• Develop and manage the Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) framework to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Partner with business units and key stakeholders to support operational compliance activities.
• Provide expert advice on remediating operational risk events and compliance breaches.
• Oversee vendor management processes to ensure alignment with internal procedures and client expectations, including providing training and guidance to vendor relationship managers.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs tailored to regulatory and operational needs.
• Support internal projects to enhance and maintain internal systems and controls.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and internal audits, both scheduled and ad hoc.
• Assist with client audits and follow up on recommendations.
• Produce management information for regulatory and board reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes and controls.
• Maintain and develop ISO 9001-certified Quality Management Systems and support other certifications as needed.
• Stay current with industry developments and regulatory changes in compliance, risk management, and ESG.
• Demonstrate company values through day-to-day work, collaboration, and leadership.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or a related governance role
• Solid understanding of regulatory environments, ESG frameworks, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, process-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with risk systems (e.g., Protecht) and preparing board-level reports is desirable
• Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities

Please quote 51704 when calling Aaron at Alexander Lloyd or email them at (url removed). This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website (url removed) for any other roles which may be of interest.

We are recruiting for a compliance specialist to lead on property compliance. Including the following areas-

• Fire Safety Compliance:

  • Oversee and monitor fire risk assessments, ensuring timely completion and remedial action tracking.

  • Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure fire safety systems (alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting) are maintained in line with statutory requirements.

  • Stay up to date with relevant legislation, including the Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.

• Cyclical Electrics:

  • Manage the periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations (EICRs), ensuring full certification and compliance.

  • Review electrical reports, prioritise actions, and work with maintenance teams to resolve issues.

• LOLER Compliance:

  • Coordinate inspections and servicing of lifting equipment, including stair lifts, hoists, and passenger lifts.

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure defects are rectified within required time frames.

  • Work with lift service providers to ensure contracts meet LOLER requirements.

• Develop and maintain robust compliance reporting systems.

• Support audits, both internal and external, ensuring full transparency and accuracy of compliance data.

• Provide expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders regarding safety obligations and best practices.

This is a hybrid role and offers excellent working conditions and the potential of a long-term contract.

IT Compliance Specialist
Needham Market
Up To 60, 000, depending on experience

Join a leading MSP, where your proactive mindset and strategic thinking will shape the future of IT.

We're looking for a results-driven IT Compliance Specialist to lead the development and support of our client's IT systems-with a strong emphasis on compliance. If you're an IT professional ready to move beyond reactive support and into a more strategic, impactful role, this is your opportunity.

The role of IT Compliance Specialist will include:-

• Assess IT practices, identify gaps, and implement remediation plans aligned with ISO and regulatory standards.
• Proactive IT Management by monitoring systems, develop maintenance strategies, and drive risk-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and update IT policies in line with compliance needs.
• Educating staff on IT security and compliance best practices.
• Recommending and implement tools to improve IT performance and compliance posture.

To be considered for the role of IT Compliance Specialist, you should have:-

• Proven hands-on IT support or systems experience
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and systems admin
• Exposure to IT audits, risk assessments, or compliance frameworks
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

• Experience with ISO audits or related compliance processes
• Familiarity with internal control environments and documentation standards

This role offers you the chance to:-

• Work closely with your clients, visiting them to understand their current standards
• Step into a strategic role with real impact on IT and compliance standards

• Work on projects that drive operational improvement and risk reduction
• Gain exposure to industry best practices and continuous improvement methods

Quality & Compliance Specialist

Quality & Compliance Specialists required by a leading cloud technology company based in Bracknell, Berkshire. As a Quality & Compliance Specialist you will support the companies quality, environment and security certifications, alongside regulatory requirements. Although you won't need experience in all of these areas, their current accreditations are as follows: ISO 9001, 27001, 27701, 27017, 22301, 14001, (phone number removed), 42001, 13485, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, CE+.

The company work on a hybrid model typically involving 2-3 days a week in the office.

Examples of responsibilities:

• Coordination of the annual audit programme
• Organising and completing internal audits
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Security Assurance

Essential experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong experience in a similar role
• Experience of managing ISO or other certifications
• Internal auditing experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with multiple offices globally. If you are looking for a role of this nature, please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are recruiting for a compliance specialist to lead on property compliance. Including the following areas-

• Fire Safety Compliance:

  • Oversee and monitor fire risk assessments, ensuring timely completion and remedial action tracking.

  • Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure fire safety systems (alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting) are maintained in line with statutory requirements.

  • Stay up to date with relevant legislation, including the Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.

• Cyclical Electrics:

  • Manage the periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations (EICRs), ensuring full certification and compliance.

  • Review electrical reports, prioritise actions, and work with maintenance teams to resolve issues.

• LOLER Compliance:

  • Coordinate inspections and servicing of lifting equipment, including stair lifts, hoists, and passenger lifts.

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure defects are rectified within required time frames.

  • Work with lift service providers to ensure contracts meet LOLER requirements.

• Develop and maintain robust compliance reporting systems.

• Support audits, both internal and external, ensuring full transparency and accuracy of compliance data.

• Provide expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders regarding safety obligations and best practices.

This is a hybrid role and offers excellent working conditions and the potential of a long-term contract.

IT Compliance Specialist
Needham Market
Up To 60, 000, depending on experience

Join a leading MSP, where your proactive mindset and strategic thinking will shape the future of IT.

We're looking for a results-driven IT Compliance Specialist to lead the development and support of our client's IT systems-with a strong emphasis on compliance. If you're an IT professional ready to move beyond reactive support and into a more strategic, impactful role, this is your opportunity.

The role of IT Compliance Specialist will include:-

• Assess IT practices, identify gaps, and implement remediation plans aligned with ISO and regulatory standards.
• Proactive IT Management by monitoring systems, develop maintenance strategies, and drive risk-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and update IT policies in line with compliance needs.
• Educating staff on IT security and compliance best practices.
• Recommending and implement tools to improve IT performance and compliance posture.

To be considered for the role of IT Compliance Specialist, you should have:-

• Proven hands-on IT support or systems experience
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and systems admin
• Exposure to IT audits, risk assessments, or compliance frameworks
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

• Experience with ISO audits or related compliance processes
• Familiarity with internal control environments and documentation standards

This role offers you the chance to:-

• Work closely with your clients, visiting them to understand their current standards
• Step into a strategic role with real impact on IT and compliance standards

• Work on projects that drive operational improvement and risk reduction
• Gain exposure to industry best practices and continuous improvement methods

Quality & Compliance Specialist

Quality & Compliance Specialists required by a leading cloud technology company based in Bracknell, Berkshire. As a Quality & Compliance Specialist you will support the companies quality, environment and security certifications, alongside regulatory requirements. Although you won't need experience in all of these areas, their current accreditations are as follows: ISO 9001, 27001, 27701, 27017, 22301, 14001, (phone number removed), 42001, 13485, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, CE+.

The company work on a hybrid model typically involving 2-3 days a week in the office.

Examples of responsibilities:

• Coordination of the annual audit programme
• Organising and completing internal audits
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Security Assurance

Essential experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong experience in a similar role
• Experience of managing ISO or other certifications
• Internal auditing experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with multiple offices globally. If you are looking for a role of this nature, please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.